Researcher Offshore Wind Yield

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Massachusetts, United States of America

Job Family Group:

Research and Development

Worker Type:

Regular

Posting Start Date:

March 10, 2022

Business unit:

Projects and Technology

Experience Level:

Experienced Professionals

Job Description:

Where you fit in –

As Researcher Offshore Wind for Yield Optimization, sitting within the team that drives the Offshore Wind Innovation Program of Shell, you’ll play a key role in identifying novel yield optimization technologies and translating these to become value-adding for our business. You’ll team up with senior wind turbine, yield and O&M experts to jointly work on the program.

What’s the role -

To support the Offshore Wind Innovation Program, you’re expected to be a team player that is curious to explore and test, but also able to mature and develop such a concept to the level where it can be handed over to the business.

More specific duties include:


Advancing Shell’s offshore wind energy yield assessment capabilities in strong collaboration with the Renewables Business
Development of windfarm level optimization strategies
Develop modelling capabilities and tools to perform wind farm level optimizations
Support developments that improve the accuracy of our energy yield assessments Support our joint ventures, like Blauwwind (Borssele), Crosswind (Hollandse Kust noord), Mayflower or Atlantic Shores, that have wind farms in development or operation on yield and performance improvements by sharing knowledge and introducing new technologies.
Support Shell’s participation and contribution in new and existing external technology collaboration projects, especially on energy yield assessments, in consortia such as:
US National Offshore Wind R&D Consortium
WindSTAR


Skills and Requirements

What we need from you -


A legal authorization to work in the US on a full-time basis for anyone other than current employer.
PhD degree (or equivalent) in Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Physics (or similar) or a Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the same areas plus several years of relevant experience
At least 3 years experience in Wind Energy Yield
Competence in wind turbine and wind farm flow physics
Strong computational modelling skills
Understanding of technical losses in offshore wind projects and their economic impacts
Experience calculating energy yield for large offshore wind projects
Familiarity with engineering software such as Matlab, python, R for data processing
Strong team player whilst also ability to act autonomously
Work effectively with 3rd parties
Build effective working relationship with the Renewables Wind business
Develop effective relationships with external stakeholders and experts on a working level


Company description

Shell is a global group of energy and petrochemical companies with about 84,000 employees across more than 70 countries. We aim to meet the world’s growing need for more and cleaner energy solutions in ways that are economically, environmentally and socially responsible. We have expertise in among other exploration, production, refining and marketing of oil and natural gas, and the manufacturing and marketing of oil products, chemicals, electric power, renewables and energy solutions.

As a global energy company operating in a challenging world, we set high standards of performance and ethical behaviors. We are judged by how we act and how we live up to our core values of honesty, integrity and respect for people. Our Business Principles are based on these. They promote trust, openness, teamwork and professionalism, as well as pride in what we do and how we conduct business.

Building on our core values, we aspire to sustain a diverse and inclusive culture where everyone feels respected and valued, from our employees to our customers and partners. A diverse workforce and an inclusive work environment are vital to our success, leading to greater innovation and better energy solutions.

An innovative place to work

There’s never been a more exciting time to work at Shell. Everyone here is helping solve one of the biggest challenges facing the world today: bringing the benefits of energy to everyone on the planet, whilst managing the risks of climate change.

Join us and you’ll add your talent and imagination to a business with the power to shape the future – whether by investing in renewables, exploring new ways to store energy or developing technology that helps the world to use energy more efficiently.

An inclusive place to work

To power progress together, we need to attract and develop the brightest minds and make sure every voice is heard. Here are just some of the ways we’re nurturing an inclusive environment – one where you can express your ideas, extend your skills and reach your potential…

We’re creating a space where people with disabilities can excel through transparent recruitment process, workplace adjustments and ongoing support in their roles. Feel free to let us know about your circumstances when you apply, and we’ll take it from there.

We’re closing the gender gap – whether that’s through action on equal pay or by enabling more women to reach senior roles in engineering and technology.

We’re striving to be a pioneer of an inclusive and diverse workplace, promoting equality for employees regardless of sexual orientation or gender identity.

We consider ourselves a flexible employer and want to support you finding the right balance. We encourage you to discuss this with us in your application.

A rewarding place to work

Combine our creative, collaborative environment and global operations with an impressive range of benefits and joining Shell becomes an inspired career choice.

We’re huge advocates for career development. We’ll encourage you to try new roles and experience new settings. By pushing people to reach their potential, we frequently help them find skills they never knew they had, or make career moves they never thought possible.

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